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Elaina Spanel

Lincoln,NE

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant - Integrated Course

UNMC College of Dentistry
01.2026 - Current

Class President

UNMC Class of 2026
09.2022 - Current
  • Elected by peers to serve as primary representative and leader of the class
  • Acted as liaison between students, faculty, and administration to communicate concerns and initiatives
  • Led executive meetings and worked alongside administration to enact changes to the program
  • Advocated for student needs while promoting professionalism and collaboration

UNMC Pre-dental Simulation Clinic Chair

UNMC College of Dentistry
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Led planning and execution of a large-scale pre-dental simulation clinic event
  • Chaired multiple committees and delegated responsibilities to ensure timely completion of tasks
  • Coordinated logistics including scheduling, materials, faculty involvement, and participant flow
  • Oversaw event operations to ensure a smooth, educational experience for attendees
  • Collaborated with faculty, students, and staff to align event goals with institutional standards

Teacher's Assistant - Dental Anatomy Course

UNMC College of Dentistry
08.2024 - 12.2024

Volunteer

VetMOM
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performed intraoral radiographs using handheld digital radiography (NOMAD)
  • Completed adult prophylaxis procedures under supervision

Volunteer

Clinic With A Heart
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Extraction clinic

Volunteer

People City Mission
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Extraction clinic

Volunteer

Packing Children's Oral Health Starter Kits
10.2023 - 04.2024

Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided empathetic, real-time support to individuals experiencing emotional distress via text-based communication
  • Utilized active listening and crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate high-stress situations
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with organizational protocols
  • Collaborated with supervisors and followed structured guidelines to ensure appropriate support

Dental Assistant

Hinrichs & Buckley Dentsitry
06.2021 - 05.2022

Vice President

UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2021 - 05.2022

Director of Scholarship

Delta Gamma
11.2020 - 11.2021

Sterilization Technician

Hinrichs & Buckley Dentistry
08.2020 - 05.2021

Secretary

UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2020 - 05.2021

Nanny

The Forney Family
08.2018 - 08.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

UNMC College of Dentistry
05-2026

Accomplishments

  • UNMC Student Leadership Scholarship
  • UNMC Deans list Fall 2024

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant - Integrated Course

UNMC College of Dentistry
01.2026 - Current

Volunteer

VetMOM
11.2024 - 11.2024

Teacher's Assistant - Dental Anatomy Course

UNMC College of Dentistry
08.2024 - 12.2024

Volunteer

Clinic With A Heart
06.2024 - 08.2024

Volunteer

People City Mission
06.2024 - 06.2024

UNMC Pre-dental Simulation Clinic Chair

UNMC College of Dentistry
03.2024 - 03.2025

Volunteer

Packing Children's Oral Health Starter Kits
10.2023 - 04.2024

Class President

UNMC Class of 2026
09.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
07.2021 - 05.2022

Dental Assistant

Hinrichs & Buckley Dentsitry
06.2021 - 05.2022

Vice President

UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2021 - 05.2022

Director of Scholarship

Delta Gamma
11.2020 - 11.2021

Sterilization Technician

Hinrichs & Buckley Dentistry
08.2020 - 05.2021

Secretary

UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2020 - 05.2021

Nanny

The Forney Family
08.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

UNMC College of Dentistry
Elaina Spanel